OBITUARIES

Darrell Lynn Barrier

Darrell Lynn Barrier

Dec 5, 2019

Darrell Lynn Barrier, 64, of Concord passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 peacefully at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Sunday December 8, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rafe Allison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Barrier family will receive friends from 1:00-3:30pm prior to...

Cecil Lawrence Collins

Cecil Lawrence Collins

Dec 2, 2019

Cecil Lawrence Collins, 91, of Concord died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Universal Health Care in Concord.

A graveside service will be held 3pm Saturday December 7 at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mt. Dora, FL.  The Collins family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday December 4 at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Cecil was born December 5, 1927, in Candler County,...

Elizabeth Lowder Sossamon

Elizabeth Lowder Sossamon

Nov 26, 2019

Elizabeth Lowder “Lib” Sossamon, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, NC died Tuesday, November 26, 2019. 

Born in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late John Ernest Lowder and Eliza Morton Lowder. She was the widow of Melvin Franklin Sossamon. 

She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Pentecostal Holiness Church where she served in many capacities, lately leading in songs of worship.  

Funeral...

Christie Lynn Martin Huneycutt

Christie Lynn Martin Huneycutt

Nov 18, 2019

Christie Martin Huneycutt, passed away, November 18, 2019, peacefully at her home with family.

She was born June 8, 1968 in Atlanta GA, daughter of Billie Jane Martin and her Dad the late Ray Martin. Christie graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Civil Engineering. She was the Water Resources Director for the City of Concord.

Christie had a...

Robert Charles Ritchie

Robert Charles Ritchie

Nov 15, 2019

Robert “Red” Charles Ritchie, Sr. 88, of Concord, passed away, Friday, Nov. 15, at Atrium-Cabarrus, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of Robert’s life will begin at 2pm Tuesday, November 19, at McGill Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Ayers officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, with military graveside rites provided by the Cabarrus County Honor Guard. The Ritchie family...

Frances Virginia Eudy Goodman

Frances Virginia Eudy Goodman

Nov 15, 2019

Frances Virginia Eudy Goodman, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Friday, November 15, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral service will be 3:00pm, Sunday, Nov 17, at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, officiated by Rev. Kenny Wallace. Burial will follow at St. Stephen’s Wesleyan Church Cemetery. The Goodman family will receive friends beginning at 2pm prior to the service at the...

Barbara Mae Jones Reece

Barbara Mae Jones Reece

Nov 11, 2019

Barbara Mae Jones Reece, 80, of Gold Hill, NC, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday, Nov. 14th at Miami Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Robert Howard, burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Reece family will begin receiving at 12 noon prior to the service.

Mrs. Jones was born September 7, 1939...

Marvin Lee Bost, Jr.

Marvin Lee Bost, Jr.

Nov 8, 2019

Marvin Lee Bost, Jr. of Rockwell, passed away, Friday, November 08, 2019 at Universal Health Care.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Monday at Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church, burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00pm prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Bost was born February27, 1938 in Cabarrus County, son of the late...

Patricia Elaine Tarlton

Patricia Elaine Tarlton

Oct 28, 2019

Patricia Waller Tarlton passed away late afternoon on October 28, 2019.  She was surrounded by her family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 4th 5-6:30 pm at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, 8559 Cook Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC.  A private graveside service will be held in Albemarle.

Mrs. Tarlton was born July 25, 1941 in Albemarle, NC...

Nancy Sue Barbee King

Nancy Sue Barbee King

Oct 26, 2019

Nancy Sue Barbee King, 79, of Concord, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Funeral service will be 3:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ray Rivenbark and Rev. Steven Hicks. Burial will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The King family will begin receiving friends at 2:00pm prior to the service at...

Joshua Wayne Mayes

Joshua Wayne Mayes

Oct 24, 2019

Joshua Wayne Mayes, 30, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 24, surrounded by family and friends until the very end,  at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.

Memorial service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Revolution Church, 310 Brookdale St., Kannapolis, NC 28083, with Rev. Chris Daniel officiating. The Mayes family will begin receiving friends at 11:00am prior to the service.

Joshua was born...

Virginia Eury Foil

Virginia Eury Foil

Oct 23, 2019

Virginia Eury Foil passed away surrounded by her three children in the late afternoon of October 23, 2019.  

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, Oct. 27, at St. James Reformed Church, 8350 Walnut St., Mt. Pleasant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The Foil family will receive friends from 3-5pm Saturday, Oct. 26, at Gordon Funeral...

James Delano Tomkinson

James Delano Tomkinson

Oct 20, 2019

James “Jim” Delano Tomkinson, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beau Linker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Cabarrus County Veterans Honor Guard.

The Tomkinson family will receive...

John Wilson Cook

John Wilson Cook

Oct 7, 2019

John Wilson Cook, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, October 7, 2019.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Friday at Gordon Funeral Home, the family will begin receiving friends at 12:30pm Prior to the service.

John was born Feb. 15, 1945 in Cabarrus County son of the late J.L. Cook and Helen Barrier Studdert.

He was a farmer and enjoyed Nascar.

Memorials may be...

Miriam Walker Yost

Miriam Walker Yost

Sep 28, 2019

          Miriam Irene Walker Yost, 88, of Concord, passed away, Saturday, September 28, at Atrium Health - Cabarrus.  She was born May 15, 1931 in Cabarrus County.

          The funeral service for Miriam will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church where she was baptized and married and was a lifelong member, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 3pm. The family...

Rachel Smith Harwood

Rachel Smith Harwood

Sep 24, 2019

Rachel Pauline Smith Harwood, 90 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, September 24, at Atrium- Cabarrus.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Saturday at Mission Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jeremy Hyde, where she will lie in state from 1-2pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Running Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Harwood family will receive friends from 6-8pm Friday...

Nancy Carolyn Livengood

Nancy Carolyn Livengood

Sep 23, 2019

Nancy "Big Momma" Carolyn McClamrock Livengood, 85, of Concord passed away September 23, 2019 at Presbyterian Hospital’s Harris Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, September 27 at Gordon Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jerry Ingle. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. The Livengood family will receive friends Thursday, September 26 from 6-8PM at the funeral...

Katherine Barbee Sides

Katherine Barbee Sides

Sep 20, 2019

Katherine Barbee Sides, 70, of Mt. Pleasant passed away, Friday September 20, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House.

Katherine was born in Cabarrus County March 16, 1949 to the late Harley F. Barbee and Alice “Jean” Auten Barbee. During her life she received the most joy from being with her family, especially cooking for them. She was a member of Concord...

Janice Louise Black

Janice Louise Black

Sep 16, 2019

Janice Louise Black, 72 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, September 16 at the Brian Center.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Lee Street, Mt. Pleasant, officiated by Rev. Nathan Brooks. Those who would like to pay their respects to Janice, can stop by Gordon Funeral Home from 9-12noon Wednesday.

Janice was born...

Ray Allen Bangle, Jr.

Ray Allen Bangle, Jr.

Aug 28, 2019

Ray A. Bangle, Jr., 56, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with colon and liver cancer.

A Service celebrating his life will be held Monday, September 2, 12 Noon at Salem United Methodist Church, 20987 Hwy 73 Albemarle NC 28001 officiated by Rev David Talbert. The Bangle family will receive friends prior to the service from...